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Sammi kidd aims her throw during a dodgeball game at Montgomery County Community College Monday December 3, 2012. Several teams comprised of MCCC students played several games to help raise funds for the Scholarship Box of the Exercise, Science and Wellness Department at the college. Four games played simultaneously until a championship team was crowned. Photo by Gene Walsh / Times Herald Staff

To all of the Montgomery County Community College students who took part in a recent dodgeball game to help raise fund for the Scholarship Box of Exercise, Science and Wellness Department at the school. Taking part in a physical activity to raise money for scholarships supporting the Wellness Department seems completely appropriate.

To the groundbreaking held last week for a new rowing center along the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken. The new center will serve as a home for Malvern Prep and the Haverford School rowing teams as well as serve as a community center for residents who want to gain access to the riving forr rowing and kayaking.

To Hillcrest Plaza’s 20th annual Holiday Parade, which benefited the Feel The Warmth Foundation. Parades are seemingly becoming a thing of the past so we’re especially delighted to see the East Norriton tradition continue, and to do so while supporting a worthy cause makes the event even more special.

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To East Norriton Middle School students who went above and beyond the call of duty in collecting canned goods for the ongoing Greater Norristown Police Athletic League’s Lt. Patty Simons Food Drive. The food drive his growing each year with more and more residents and students getting involved. If you haven’t had a chance to donate The Times Herald is also a drop off point for the food drive. Simply bring a few canned goods and drop them off in the big container in our lobby.